Cerritos authorities arrest burglary suspect

The Cerritos Sheriff's Station on Thursday was urging residents to watch out for suspicious activity following the arrest of a burglary suspect in a residential neighborhood.

Authorities said the daytime burglary occurred Feb. 11 on Mapes Avenue. The Cerritos Sheriff's Station Residential Burglary Team detectives conducted a follow-up investigation and arrested an 18-year-old man on Feb. 15. The investigation is ongoing.

Cerritos residents are encouraged to observe the activities in their neighborhood and report any suspicious activity to the Cerritos Sheriff's Station by calling 562-860-0044. To report an emergency or a crime in progress, residents should call 911.